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Meet your new Youth MP

Find a mentor

Discover why Westminster Girls Can

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Metronomy &

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Cover photo: Aby Murray, 16. Your new Youth MP.

Our youth. Our say.I ran for Youth MP because I think young people deserve a say. This is our youth; we need to make it count by standing up and making sure decision makers know about the issues that are important to us.

As Youth MP I’ll be backing the Youth Parliament’s campaign to ensure that schools teach a curriculum that prepares us for life. This curriculum would teach us the basic life skills we need such as how to manage our money once we leave school. So many people have told me they’ve left school feeling lost and confused, and this is exactly what a Curriculum for Life could change.

I’ll also be talking to young people about safety and the things we can do together to make sure all young people in Westminster feel safe where they live.

I’m not here to revolutionise Westminster. I’m here to campaign on the issues I know matter to you. I’m here because we deserve our say.

If you have any questions for me, or your new Deputy Youth MP, Enkhuchral Mergen, contact us at westminsteryouthmp@westminster.gov.uk

Aby Murray Youth MP, Westminster

westminsteryouthmp @ westminster.gov.uk

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7 WIN tickets to see Blur, Metronomy & many more

6 ENTERTAINED what’s on in Westminster

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@CityWestminster EditWestminster @CityWestminster EditWestminster

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FIND YOURSELF A MENTORWhen you’re thinking about getting a job it can be hard to know where to start. A mentor is an adult who has years of work experience and can meet with you on a regular basis to help you make the right decisions.

Written by Enkhuchral Mergen, 17, Mohamed Hammeda, 15 and Semhar Teklu, 17, members of the Westminster Youth Council.

Thinking aboutan apprenticeship?An apprenticeship is a great way to

get paid work experience while also

working towards a qualification.

Find vacancies and apply online at

londonapprenticeshipjobs.co.uk

“My mentor Lorraine has helped me to come up with a clear job hunting str ategy, helped me apply for internships, and my CV is really star ting to take shape. It’s br illiant to have a one-to-one session to discuss my career development.” Nian Ali, 20.

“I applied for the mentor ing scheme because I want to work in banking but no one in my immediate network works in the industry. My mentor Gail works for Lloyds Bank and has been great at explaining the var ious career r outes available to me. Her insight has made me feel more confident about secur ing my dream job.”

Ikrah Hussain, 20.

The Youth VolEmploy Mentoring Scheme is run by One Westminster and matches young people (16-25) starting their careers with mentors. If you’re interested in being matched up with a mentor contact Nathalie Lam at n.lam@onewestminster.org.uk or 0750 122 7792.

“ I want to work in TV production and my mentor has intr oduced me to her networks and answered

all my questions. Hav ing a mentor is a great way to meet pr ofessionals in the industry you want to work in.” Sam Molloy, 22.

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Do stereotypes and other people’s views stop you from being active and doing what you enjoy? Are you worried about what people will think if you sweat when you do sport, or if your hair goes all over the place? If boys don’t need to worry about it, why should we?For some people it may not be an issue; however for me when it comes to being active I always worry about people judging me, so I do a few things to help me relax and forget about my worries:

I go to activities with my friends because we’re bound to have a laugh. Many of them are better at the activities we’re doing than I am so they are able to teach me new skills or tricks, laugh at me when I make mistakes of epic proportions, then help me up so I can get back on my feet, and vice versa. It’s a win-win situation. Me and my friends take a lot of pride in our kit – but always put comfort first. We get decked out in our Nikes or Puma Suedes and hit the gym or the field feeling inspired and ready to get moving.

Sometimes we sign up to all girl sessions, because in that environment there’s no pressure. It’s you and the girls, no worries. So stop thinking about what people think, get out there and move! There are lots of girls only activities in Westminster and you can find them in the Active Westminster Guide at westminster.gov.uk/edit-active. You can also apply for an ActiveWestminster card to get free swimming and other discounts at Westminster leisure centres.

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are free so

just turn up and join in.

Free drop-in weight lifting and fitness sessions.

When: Tuesdays, 6.15-8.15pm

Venue: St. Andrew’s Youth Club, Alec Wizard House, 12 Old Pye Street, SW1P 2DG

Ages: 14-19

FEEL THE BURN

Love musicals? Head down to West End LIVE on Trafalgar Square for a line-up of free shows from London’s best-loved West End musicals.

When: 20th and 21st June

Where: Trafalgar Square

westendlive.co.uk

@WestEndLIVE

facebook.com/WestEndLive

ENJOY A WEEKEND OF FREE

WEST END THEATRE

Learn new moves and create your own dance crew.

When: Fridays, 6-7.30pm

Venue: Westminster Academy, The Naim Dangoor Centre, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ

Ages: 13-19

STREET DANCE

Get ready for summer festivals in Westminster with SouthWestFest in SW1, from 19th-28th June, and Paddington Festival, across Paddington, from July-August. Film festivals, comedy, music and more.

southwestfest.org.uk

paddingtonfestival.co.uk

GET FESTIVAL FEVER

Compose, record and create your own mixes using Avid Pro Tools.

When: Saturdays, 11am-1pm

Venue: The London Centre for Carnival Arts, 1 Chippenham Mews, W9 2AN

Ages: 12+

GOOD VIBES

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Hungry?

Offer: 20% off fish and chips at Mr Fish

Curb your craving for fish and chips with a 20% discount on meals at Mr Fish in Bayswater and Queen’s Park.

Want a new look?

Offer: 20% off at Fe Hair and Beauty

Mix things up at Fe Hair and Beauty including 20% off cuts, blow-dries, manicures, pedicures and more.

Bored?

Offer: Magazines including Rolling Stone and Glamour for free

Become a member at any Westminster library and you can download your favourite magazines straight to your phone, tablet or laptop, for free.

SAVE MONEY WITH WESTMINSTER CITY SAVE

Visit westminster.gov.uk/edit-city-save for full details of all offers. Some offers are only available with a Westminster City Save card, which you must be aged 16 or over to register for. If you’re not 16 you can still get great discounts on sport and leisure including free swimming. Apply for an ActiveWestminster card at your local leisure centre. Visit westminster.gov.uk/edit-sport. Terms and conditions apply – check online for full details, westminster.gov.uk/edit-city-save

WIN TICKETS TO SEE BLUR

Blur will make history on Saturday

20th June with their fourth headline

appearance in Hyde Park, and you could

be there to witness it.

Taking place in the middle of Hyde Park,

Barclaycard presents British Summer Time

Hyde Park has something for everyone.

Find out what’s on, visit bst-hydepark.com

To win two general admission tickets to

see Blur, plus Metronomy, The Horrors

and many more, tell us what you think of

Edit. Email edit@westminster.gov.uk by

Monday 8th June 2015. You must be under

19 years-old to take part.

Cycle the traffic-

free streets of LondonGrab your bike and some friends on

Saturday 1st August and take part in

FreeCycle. The free event

sees London’s most famous

streets cleared of traffic

for you to enjoy on your

bike. Find out more at

prudentialride london.co.uk

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INSPIRED

Unsure of which direction to take,

Sara’s volunteering

helped her get

her first step on

the career ladder.

“When I was 17 I began to act out and

didn’t want to accept support from my

foster mum, teachers or social worker,

so I decided to move into a hostel and

live on my own.

“Trying to do things on my own without a

support network was really hard. I didn’t

know what direction to take so I started

volunteering. I volunteered at the Tope

Project which runs a free Christmas Day

event for looked-after-children and care

leavers. I became involved in fundraising

by asking for donations, helping out on a

bake sale and collecting gifts.

“This summer I am going on a five week

volunteering trip to Costa Rica and have

already been putting my fundraising skills

to good use, including more bake sales.

“Since I was 17 my life has only got better

and, thanks to my volunteering, I’ve

been offered my first job at a global

real estate firm. There are times

when I may not know exactly

what to do but I have been

able to build up a good support

network and discuss problems

which could have held me back.”

If you’re looking to build up

your experience and boost

your CV, volunteering is a

good first step.

Find volunteering opportunities at westminster.gov.uk/edit-volunteering

Who inspires you? Tell us who you want us to interview next.

@CityWestminster #EditWestminster edit@westminster.gov.uk

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